Aislyn Smith, Editor-in-Chief
| September 26, 2023
The Richland Campus Theater Department has been well-known in the theater community for some time, their quality performances in competitions and entertainment venues winning them awards and recognition locally and nationally. Most recently the theater...
With the beginning of the fall semester here at Richland Campus, changes are happening everywhere. From a new building under construction on the east side of campus to new students and organizations and the new switch from Blackboard to D2L Brightspace.
Richland Collegiate High School has a new principal, and many may be wondering who he is and what students can expect. Stephane Rovelo is an alumnus and now principal of RCHS.
Rovelo was a graduate of the Richland Collegiate High School in 2010, and as he likes to put it, he was a “solid Bs student.” He remembers his time at RCHS fondly, having created tight-knit relationships with those around him, ones that still exist to this day.
The Richland production of “Self-Injurious Behavior” by Jessica Cavanagh has received more national accolades. Theater Professor Andy Long made the announcement Friday on Facebook. The production received seven individual national commendations from the Kennedy National Commendations given by the Kennedy Center to accompany the three Company Commendations the cast received in April.
Richland Resources Fair was a success with a great attendance and 26 booths from different departments and outside departments signing up for the event on Aug. 30.
“Different department and resources for the students all came out, so they would learn about what sort of resources they can depend on here while at Richland,” Dara Eason, the Student Engagement Coordinator said.
Richland Campus’ team took first place honors in the Interactive Simulation and Game Development category at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta June 19-23.
Shaina Albert, Kalyn Duke, Nathan Hawkins, Daniela Maldonado, Angel Ruiz and Jesse Serrano are the team members.
Summer, for many, means vacations, sun and fun. However, things do not always get easier, and sometimes, summer also means food uncertainty. When that’s the case, the Dallas College food pantry on the Richland campus is here to help.
Since the regular semester is over, many students and members of the community might have not access to some resources, but the Richland Basic Needs and Community Connections Department is not taking any break from their mission. The food pantry remains open during the summer months.
A dozen maple trees from the Richland Tree Farm were planted on campus to celebrate a very special Arbor Day on April 29. Although this is an annual event, this year was even more meaningful than usual, since the new trees replaced ones that were cut down last year due to the emerald ash borer beetle infestation that has been affecting North Texas for years.
Dallas College Richland Campus can claim the title of having made the best video game in Texas.
It was quite the whirlwind of events to say the least. When Christopher Curra sent an email to us students searching for volunteers for a SkillsUSA competition in Houston, it was the first time anyone had heard of the event or association. No one had any idea of what to expect, advisers included.
The Richland Drama Department received multiple national awards this semester for their production of “Self-Injurious Behavior,” which they performed at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Abilene on Feb. 27. Preparing since October, the student cast and the director, Professor Andy Long put on a much-rehearsed production of the play for various universities and colleges.
Richland is growing. Next semester, the school plans to open Red River Hall, a brand-new building stocked full with fresh classrooms.
“We just want to grow all of our programs and grow all of our disciplines,” said Janet James, executive assistant to President Kathryn Eggleston.
The Red River building has a total cost of $36,537,817.
